ILR in Mar 2019 - General Queries

[huqqapani]

I have very general questions for the upcoming ILR application for my wife who will apply as spouse of BC in March 2019. I have not looked closely at the ILR requirements since she received her second 2.5 years partner visa in October 2016. Queries are below:

- Earning requirements (i earn above £50K p/a, she is a houseperson)
- Language (she passed A1 or A2 level for her previous application - what is the requirement of ILR)
- Application method - online or post? is one better or efficient then the other.
- Fee? does she pay NHS charge this time around too?
- how long after gaining ILR, she can apply for BC.

Many thanks in advance.

[Casa]

I have very general questions for the upcoming ILR application for my wife who will apply as spouse of BC in March 2019. I have not looked closely at the ILR requirements since she received her second 2.5 years partner visa in October 2016. Queries are below:

- Earning requirements (i earn above £50K p/a, she is a houseperson) Yes. Minimum income level of £18,600 p.a as required with her FR(M) application.
- Language (she passed A1 or A2 level for her previous application - what is the requirement of ILR) B1 level English from the UKVI approved list + the Life in the UK test.
- Application method - online or post? is one better or efficient then the other. You can either apply by post and wait up to 3 months for a decision, or an in-person application at a PSC (for an additional £590) for a decision (generally) on the same day. Consider that if applying by post your wife will be without her passport until SET(M) is approved.
- Fee? does she pay NHS charge this time around too? No.
- how long after gaining ILR, she can apply for BC. Immediately after, providing she meets all the standard requirements, including permitted absences and good character

Many thanks in advance.

[huqqapani]

Casa,

thanks very much. Is there any expiry date on the B1 and LIUK test certificates?

[CR001]

Casa,

thanks very much. Is there any expiry date on the B1 and LIUK test certificates?

B1 English yes (2 years) and LIUK no expiry.

Correction to Casa's post, the correct additional fee for in person same day appointment is £610 and not £590.

[Casa]

Casa,

thanks very much. Is there any expiry date on the B1 and LIUK test certificates?

B1 English yes (2 years) and LIUK no expiry.

Correction to Casa's post, the correct additional fee for in person same day appointment is £610 and not £590.

Thanks....I forgot the recent increase.

[CR001]

Casa,

thanks very much. Is there any expiry date on the B1 and LIUK test certificates?

B1 English yes (2 years) and LIUK no expiry.

Correction to Casa's post, the correct additional fee for in person same day appointment is £610 and not £590.

Thanks....I forgot the recent increase.

Some tea??

[huqqapani]

- Earning requirements (i earn above £50K p/a, she is a houseperson) Yes. Minimum income level of £18,600 p.a as required with her FR(M) application.

i assume that the two children (who are BC) aren't classed as dependent for purposes of fees for the ILR application?

[CR001]

i assume that the two children (who are BC) aren't classed as dependent for purposes of fees for the ILR application?

No.

[huqqapani]

and finally (i think) what is the benefit in using Settlement Checking Service? Is the fees for SCS same at any SCS location?

[CR001]

I don't have experience of SCS as I have always used the forum for advice and read the guides and applied in person.

[huqqapani]

- Language (she passed A1 or A2 level for her previous application - what is the requirement of ILR) B1 level English from the UKVI approved list + the Life in the UK test.

For the B1 qualification, is it Listening and Speaking that is required or all 4 (reading and writing incl.) components. I am sure for A1 she only needed Listening/Speaking.

[huqqapani]

For the B1 qualification, is it Listening and Speaking that is required or all 4 (reading and writing incl.) components. I am sure for A1 she only needed Listening/Speaking.

HI, can someone please guide on the above?